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The word “hootenanny” is defined as an informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing. The Solle' crew is well-accustomed to these such gatherings, and this past weekend was no exception as Mike and Emily welcomed a new addition to New York harbor for the winter, aptly named Hootenanny. Hootenanny is a 31’ Pearson sailboat formerly docked in Long Island. The move from Glen Cove to Manhattan is about 30 nautical miles and requires around 5-6 hours of travel, enough for an incredible day of New York sites, history, and wildlife. It wouldn’t be a proper start to the day...

It’s commonly said that the first year of any business is all about one thing… survival. This common notion is just one of the many variables that make taking the leap into entrepreneurship incredibly frightening. When Mike and I had our first Sollevato meeting at Hudson Hound in Jersey City about a year ago and he proposed the idea of going into business together, this was no exception. Getting over this barrier of self doubt and fear of failure has ultimately led to incredible consequences in the first year of operating our business, and we are excited to begin sharing...